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Closing the Gap – Lunch & Learn. Top misconceptions between what business owners think they know about HR in the workplace and what they really need to know . The Evolution of the HR Department HR “Quickie Quiz” Luxa HR Services. Closing the Gap – Lunch & Learn.
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Closing the Gap – Lunch & Learn Top misconceptions between what business ownersthink they know about HR in the workplaceand what they really need to know. • The Evolution of the HR Department • HR “Quickie Quiz” • Luxa HR Services
Closing the Gap – Lunch & Learn The Evolution of the HR Department: HR Today is NOT the Personnel Department of Years Past Today’s HR Encompasses: • Recruitment, Retention and Replacement • Employee Relations • Compensation • Benefits Administration • Compliance • Training • Wellness
Closing the Gap – Lunch & Learn HR “Quickie Quiz” • [TRUE/FALSE] I can require a valid Driver’s License and Social Security Card in order to fulfill the requirements of the federal I-9 form. ☐ True ☐ False X FALSE! New hires can choose to use their DL and SS Card to fulfill the I-9, but you as the employer cannot require specific identification documents.
Closing the Gap – Lunch & Learn HR “Quickie Quiz” • [TRUE/FALSE] Since I have less than 50 employees, I don’t have to worry about federal employment laws and documentation. ☐ True ☐ False X FALSE! There are more than 20 federal and state employment laws pertain to small businesses, including but not limited to: Title VII, ADA, OSHA, FLSA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, etc .
Closing the Gap – Lunch & Learn HR “Quickie Quiz” • [TRUE/FALSE] All of my salaried employees are automatically exempt and my hourly employees are automatically non-exempt. ☐ True ☐ False X FALSE! Salaried employees may still be eligible for overtime. Exempt versus non-exempt refers to the level of discretionary and independent judgment / work done by an employee, as well as other factors. It’s not just a salary v. hourly determination.
Closing the Gap – Lunch & Learn HR “Quickie Quiz” • [TRUE/FALSE] As long as I hire friends, family members and friends of friends, I can eliminate the need for background and reference checks. ☐ True ☐ False X FALSE! “Tom” may be an old family friend, but do you KNOW that he can be trusted to handle large amounts of cash?
Closing the Gap – Lunch & Learn HR “Quickie Quiz” • [TRUE/FALSE] In Oklahoma, Workers Comp doesn’t apply to one of my employees who causes an injury/damage accident and tests positive for drugs. ☐ True ☐ False X TRUE! You can require an employee to take a drug screen after a work-related injury or accident, and if he/she tests positive, they aren’t eligible for Workers Comp payments.
Closing the Gap – Lunch & Learn • HR Today is NOT the Personnel Department of Years Past • HR “Quickie Quiz” • Luxa’s HR Services Today’s HR Encompasses: Don’t try and tackle all these areas yourself! Our expertise and friendly staff can simplify and streamline your processes, while saving you time and money! • Recruitment, Retention and Replacement • Employee Relations • Compensation • Benefits Administration • Compliance • Training • Wellness
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